Living in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 727,078 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 3%, #40 of 1,704), remote workers (top 3%, #59 of 2,321), low-income families (top 3%, #48 of 1,704).
Residents727,078
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport66 km (São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,036,400 people
Sea coast64 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 590 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 3.8 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília850 km
Within 10 km727,078 people
Greater areaGreater São José dos Campos, the core
Winter daylight13 h 34 min, sunset 22:49
See São José dos Campos on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São José dos Campos
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 34 min and sets around 22:49; in late June it sets around 22:27.
How São José dos Campos ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #297 of 1,704 | #63 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #82 of 2,321 | #31 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #48 of 1,704 | #9 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #51 of 1,704 | #9 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #431 of 1,704 | #85 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #123 of 1,704 | #61 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #202 of 2,321 | #64 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #75 of 1,100 | #36 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #72 of 994 | #34 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #99 of 883 | #57 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #59 of 2,321 | #29 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #90 of 1,028 | #36 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 88 | #52 of 832 | #29 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #277 of 449 | #123 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #86 of 1,704 | #30 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #86 of 2,321 | #31 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #47 of 883 | #22 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #127 of 2,321 | #68 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #40 of 1,704 | #10 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #2,135 of 2,321 | #272 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #215 of 1,598 | #78 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #1,917 of 2,321 | #259 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #2,070 of 2,321 | #253 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 82 | #31 of 2,321 | #10 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #60 of 2,321 | #20 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #356 of 2,321 | #20 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 84 | #246 of 2,321 | #140 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #103 of 1,100 | #61 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jacareí 16 km
- Caçapava 20 km
- Guararema 30 km
- Paraibuna 32 km
- Santa Isabel 37 km
- Taubaté 38 km
- Salesópolis 39 km
- Tremembé 42 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.